About Kei Ōura
Lived 1828 – 1884 (aged 55). Kei Ōura was a Japanese businessperson.
was a Japanese businesswoman. She managed a successful tea-import business with the help of her international foreign contacts. She acted as a patron of, among others, Sakamoto Ryoma. She was a figure of importance in contemporary Japan and a celebrity of sorts; during general Ulysses S. Grant's visit to Japan in 1879, she personally escorted him during an official visit to his ship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kei Ōura?
Japanese Bussinesswoman
When was Kei Ōura born?
Kei Ōura was born on 30 July 1828.
When did Kei Ōura die?
Kei Ōura died on 13 April 1884.
What was Kei Ōura's occupation?
Kei Ōura was a businessperson.
What nationality was Kei Ōura?
Kei Ōura was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kei Ōura. https://biography.guide/kei-oura/
MLA: "Kei Ōura." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kei-oura/.
Chicago: "Kei Ōura." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kei-oura/.
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